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== Toxic == '''Toxic''' (/ˈtɒksɪk/; from the Ancient Greek word τοξικός toxikos, "pois

...ing cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism. They are highly potent and can cause major damage to the host. Exotoxins may be secreted, or, similar ...ison". It refers to the toxin's ability to be secreted out of the bacteria and into the surrounding environment.

...aceptive" is derived from the Latin words "contra," which means "against," and "conceptus," which refers to conception. The word "sponge" comes from the O ...permicide also kills sperm. The sponge can be effective for up to 24 hours and can be used multiple times within this period.

...designed to be easily inserted into the [[vagina]] during [[menstruation]] and absorb the user's menstrual flow. They are made of cotton, rayon, or a blen * [[Menstrual cycle]]: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrium), starting with the preparation of an

...cal" is derived from the Greek words "staphyle" meaning a bunch of grapes, and "kokkos" meaning a berry. This is in reference to the grape-like clusters t ...taphylococcus'' bacteria. These bacteria are gram-positive, round (cocci), and occur in clusters resembling a bunch of grapes. They are capable of causing

...reek words "staphyle" meaning a bunch of grapes, "kokkos" meaning a berry, and "aureus" meaning golden, referring to the appearance of the bacteria under ...a scalded or burned appearance. Other symptoms may include fever, malaise, and irritability.

...g" is derived from the English words "nasal", meaning related to the nose, and "packing", meaning to fill or stuff. ...s inserted into the nasal cavity to apply pressure to the bleeding vessels and allow for clot formation.

..."Streptococcal" is derived from the Greek words "streptos" meaning twisted and "kokkos" meaning berry. This is in reference to the characteristic arrangem ...ccus (spherical) Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes and the order Lactobacillales.

...kˈtɪərɪəl/) infections are caused by harmful bacteria that invade the body and multiply, causing illness. The term "bacterial" is derived from the word "b ...icial, aiding in digestion or producing vitamins, while others are harmful and can cause disease.

..."Staphylococcus" comes from the Greek staphyle, meaning a bunch of grapes, and kokkos, meaning berry, due to the grape-like clusters that these bacteria o ...Greek words "staphyle" and "kokkos" which translate to "a bunch of grapes" and "berry" respectively. This is due to the characteristic grape-like clusters

...ctions to life-threatening diseases such as [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], and [[sepsis]]. ...aureus'' comes from the Greek words "staphyle," meaning a bunch of grapes, and "kokkos," meaning a berry. This is due to the grape-like clusters that thes

...occurring on red blood cells; the four classification groups are A, AB, B, and O * [[AIDS-related complex]] - symptoms including weight loss, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes experienced by people who are infected with HIV but do

...medicine]]. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology. ...l dictionary" is derived from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English word "dictionary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium